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sarahlouisedi's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
kateoneill's review against another edition
1.0
It really, REALLY was not for me. It was one of the few books in my life I've ever returned for a refund on the basis that it was such a terrible product. That said, there are obviously quite a lot of five star reviews of this book, so, y'know, there's a lid for every pot. No doubt there is writing talent at work here, and no doubt illustration talent. But the aesthetic of each actually repelled me.
rebecca_oneil's review
4.0
So funny, and the kinetic drawings by Edward Koren really add to it. I think I was a tween when I first read this, though now I see it having more of an appeal for adults; the audience who will get the most out of it is probably a certain generation of white, American, middle-class, nuclear family experience. But some of the curiosity and impetuousness of being a kid is universal.
stiricide's review against another edition
4.0
Found the script to my 5th grade play. Didn't realize I still knew all the songs, but there they are now, stuck in my head.
anathema_thorn's review
2.0
If I were born in an earlier generation this probably would've been enjoyable and nostalgic, but alas. This may have been novel and new at the time, but a lot of the jokes are ones that have been heard before/replicated elsewhere. It's mostly like a memoir of an obnoxious kid from pre-1990.
If you'd like a "manual" on how to not be an adult, instead I'd recommend "Adulthood is a myth" by Sarah Andersen.
If you'd like a "manual" on how to not be an adult, instead I'd recommend "Adulthood is a myth" by Sarah Andersen.
mybookishdelights's review
5.0
I read this book as a young girl and I've loved it ever since! It is hilarious, especially if you love dry humor!
jaymeeloo's review against another edition
4.0
This book took me back to my childhood. Delia Ephron (sister of Nora Ephron) is spot on! The book is a collections of anecdotes from childhood and teaches the reader how a child should (or in reality does) behave. It is so true it is uncanny.
My favourite sections include "Being sent to your room" and "Caring for Pets."
My favourite sections include "Being sent to your room" and "Caring for Pets."